Assistant/Associate Professor of Special Education

Texas A&M International University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Moving expenses covered

Job summary

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Special Education to begin Fall 2027. The position offers a 9-month, tenure-track appointment with duties across face-to-face and online undergraduate and graduate courses.

The candidate will mentor students, participate in departmental, college, and university committees, and contribute to a culture of student success and research excellence on the Laredo campus.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Special Education or related field is required.
• ABD considered for Assistant Professor if degree completed before appointment.
• Experience teaching both face-to-face and online courses.
• PreK-12 Special Education certification or eligibility with classroom experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and online graduate courses across modalities.
• Mentor students and serve on departmental and college committees.
• Engage in scholarly activity and service within the university.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course development

Student mentoring

Education

Doctorate in Special Education or related field

ABD considered for Assistant Professor if degree completed before appointment

Job description

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor of Special Education

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Special Education to begin Fall 2027. TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/ This is a 9-month faculty appointment as a tenure-track assistant professor or a tenured associate professor. Primary duties will include teaching across modalities, including face-to-face and online undergraduate courses and online graduate courses. Duties also include mentoring students and serving on departmental, college, university, and professional committees. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. The mission of the College of Education is to prepare highly effective, culturally competent educational professionals who are equipped to understand and assume leadership positions in a global society.

Required Qualifications

• The successful candidate must hold a doctorate in Special Education or related field required.
• ABDs considered for Assistant Professor if degree is completed before appointment.
• Associate Professor candidates must meet qualifications for rank and tenure.
• All specializations welcome.
• Current PreK-12 special education certification or eligibility required, along with PreK-12 special education classroom experience.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness or potential in face-to-face undergraduate and online graduate courses.
• We strongly encourage candidates with documented record of special education work in public schools; ability to teach in areas that complement and strengthen our current programs; and educational Diagnostician Certification.

Benefits and Compensation

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

Equal Opportunity

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate